IW227833

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for the procurement of 400 female embryos through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with bid number TM27833. The specific procurement involves Hereford male and Brahman female replacement heifer embryos, with precise requirements for grades 1 & 2 embryos. Bidders must provide sexed female semen, reverse sort female semen, and embryos produced through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The embryo lot includes synchronization supplies, labor, transfer fees, and the embryos themselves, with delivery required to the TDCJ Buffalo Ranch located at 14391 Private Road 4007 in Somerville, Texas. The bid is scheduled for opening on September 29, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, limited to 10 MB of attachments per email. Bidders must comply with multiple state regulations and provide documentation of Texas residency and potential service-disabled veteran status.

The contract opportunity includes several set-aside and compliance requirements that may restrict bidder eligibility. Vendors must certify compliance with the E-Verify system, anti-boycott provisions, and disclose interested parties as part of their submission. The contract is subject to state funding contingencies, with payment dependent on legislative appropriations. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, bidders must meet specific ethical and legal standards outlined in Texas Government Code. The procurement appears to be focused on agricultural breeding technology, specifically embryo transfer and reproductive services for cattle. Although no precise budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement (including embryos, synchronization supplies, labor, and transfer fees) suggests a significant investment in livestock breeding infrastructure for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.